Shaolin plans to develop video games on kung fu

The Shaolin Temple in Henan province will develop a new line of kung fu-themed video games to expand its influence among younger audiences, the temple's management company announced on Tuesday.

The Henan Shaolin Intangible Assets Management Co, which is owned by the temple, has signed a cooperation agreement with China Mobile Games and Entertainment Group allowing the latter to use the Shaolin brand to develop games for both mobile devices and television.

The cooperative project aims to encourage more young people to take interest in Shaolin's Buddhist culture and the ancient martial art of kung fu, said an official at the management company, which is responsible for the Shaolin brand.